Small House Plans: Our Favorite Designs

Raleigh Retreat House Plan
Details: 1,012 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
Asheville Vernacular House Plan
Details: 1,484 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Shiloh Creek House Plan
Details: 1,640 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Copper Springs House Plan
Details: 1,640 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
Backyard Retreat House Plan
Details: 891 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
Bluebird Cottage House Plan
Details: 619 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
Giddings House Plan
Details: 1,748 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Palmetto Cottage House Plan
Details: 656 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
Hawthorn Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,560 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Whiteside Cottage House Plan
Details: 430 Sq Ft, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Baths
Sadie Springs Retreat House Plan
Details: 1,823 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Flint Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,606 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Bunkhouse II House Plan
Details: 1,371 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths
New Bunkhouse House Plan
Details: 1,031 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Canton Row House Plan
Details: 1,623 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
St George Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,610 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Cloudland Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,200 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Hunting Island Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,357 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Woodward House Plan
Details: 1,423 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Rosebud Cottage House Plan
Details: 1,760 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

Home Design Plans with a Smaller Footprint

Small homes can still offer a great deal of comfort, character, and thoughtful design, and are the perfect size for many aspiring new homeowners. Our Favorite Small House Plans collection features a carefully selected group of designs that make the most of every square foot without feeling tight or overworked. These are plans homeowners often choose for their efficiency, charm, and comfort

This collection of small house plans includes southern-inspired, coastal favorites, cottages, and more, chosen for how they handle daily living with a smaller footprint. You’ll find single, and two-story homes with kitchens that connect to main living areas, bedrooms placed for privacy, and extra space for storage and daily life, plus porches on many home designs.

Browse our favorite small house plans, featuring one, two, three, even four bedroom homes, perfect for primary residences, downsizing projects, or vacation builds on compact lots. Each plan can be customized, making it easier to adjust details while keeping the overall scale efficient and manageable.